Confined Space Rescue [Sep 2012]. Published in OSA Magazine - . The regionÃ­s only A4 glossy, English language journal tying the entire region together for regulations, best practice, training and, most importantly, Personal Protective Equipment for the work force.Reporting to the high-risk industries such as oil and gas, petrochem, construction, mining, utilities...

Manufacturing industries donÃ­t appear high risk like the oil, gas, petrochemical, and mining sectors. Appearances are deceiving. After all, how dangerous is shopping at the grocery store while navigating the aisles, or comparing department store prices on electronic products, gadgets, and wizardry?

If a man was drowning in a rough sea, would you jump in to save him? Might it cross your mind that you could drown as well? In more than 60% of reported confined space fatalities, the would-be rescuer also loses their life. The following are true stories of worker fatalities as reported to NIOSH (National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health).